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Hamilton Spectator
34 minutes ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Justice Cree inspires community
Lysane Cree was appointed as a Superior Court of Quebec judge in September, but a ceremonial sitting last month gave community members a chance to reflect on their pride in a fellow Kanehsata'kehró:non reaching this milestone. Long before becoming a judge, Cree's success in the legal field already served as an inspiration for the community, with some members following in her footsteps. 'For me, being a lawyer was only a thing people did in movies or in the big cities. Not in Kanesatake out of all places! But boy was I wrong,' said McGill law school graduate Brandon Bonspiel, who has just a few months left of bar school ahead of being sworn in as a lawyer. 'When I started speaking up about my ambitions, I was often told that being a lawyer would not be easy as a Mohawk, but it was not impossible. That's when I first heard of Lysane Cree.' It was more than just an encouraging sign for the aspiring legal professional, who has been dreaming of entering the profession since his high school days. 'I am a direct result of Lysane's impact on our community. She paved the way for myself and many other Kanien'kehá:ka youth wishing to practice law,' he said. 'As for Lysane's appointment as a judge to the province's Superior Court, it furthers her legacy as a role model and a leader in our community. Today, young Kanien'kehá:ka know that being a judge is possible because, once again, Lysane Cree did it!' It's not only law students who appreciate Cree's impact on the community, however. 'I've always known she was a go-getter, determined and tenacious,' said community member Karonhienhawe Nicholas. 'I am so proud of her and proud to say that we have a judge in the community and that there is proof our community is not all bad apples or delinquents like it's so often portrayed as being. There are so many good things about our community, so many good people, but it's overshadowed by the bad.' The event was attended by friends and family from Kanesatake and officials such as Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Manon Jeannotte - the first ever First Nations person to hold that office. 'It was a profound honour to witness the ceremonial sitting of the Honourable Justice Lysanne Cree at the Superior Court of Quebec,' said Jeannotte, who is Mi'kmaq. 'Her appointment marks not only an important moment for Quebec's justice system, but also a meaningful step on our shared path of reconciliation,' Jeannotte said. Cree is one of only a handful of judges at the St. Jerome courthouse, which tends to the Terrebonne judicial district, so she is overseeing cases in the region that includes Kanesatake. 'Her voice, integrity, and deep sense of service will undoubtedly enrich the judiciary and inspire future generations,' said Jeannotte. According to the Department of Justice, Cree was first called to the Bar of Quebec in 2003 following her graduation from the McGill University Law Faculty in 2000. She started her career at Hutchins Legal Inc., where she worked on Indigenous law and worked with First Nations governments across the country for 16 years. Prior to being appointed as a Superior Court judge, Cree was an administrative judge at Montreal's Administrative Tribunal for Police Ethics. She declined to participate in this article. marcus@ Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Top Chef': Big loss for Canadians just before the competition moves to Italy for the final
Lana's elimination in last week's episode of Top Chef Season 22 was certainly felt by the remaining chefs. But the competition must go on and this week, the chefs received mystery bags with foraging gear. It was exciting for some, an intimidating unknown challenge for others. As the chefs headed to Quarry Lake in Alberta, they met up with host Kristen Kish, who announced that there wouldn't be a Quickfire Challenge. Additionally, this is the last Elimination Challenge in Canada. Brenda Holder, Cree knowledge keeper of traditional medicine owner, Mahikan Trails, was on site to tell the chefs about her family's lineage of people who survived on the land. And Tracy Little, chef and owner of Sauvage restaurant, and master forager, also greeted the competitors. Each chef had to create a dish using foraged ingredients, with Brenda and Tracy there to assist. They also had $200 to shop for remaining ingredients and there was an additional pantry of foraged ingredients. For Massimo, who won last week's challenge, he had an additional 30 minutes to cook. There was also $10,000 up for grabs for the winner. Joining the judges table this week, Nicole Gomes, chef and co-founder of Cluck n Cleaver, Paul Rogalski, chef and co-owner of Rouge restaurant and co-host of Wild Harvest, Scott Iserhoff, chef and founder of Pei Pei Chei Ow, and Indigenous herbalist Matricia Bauer. The dishes each chef made, and the feedback from the judges, was as follows: Tristen — "OG Jerk" pork, plantain miso glaze, Quarry Lake callaloo and coal roasted roots — Brenda liked that she could really taste the land in the dish, Gail Simmons loved the sweetness in the sauce and the balance with the pork and greens César — Mushroom trompo, mushroom pibil broth and toasted ants — Scott loved the soup, Kristen said the dish was "completely dialled in" Bailey — Lamb spiedino with grilled dandelion salad, "cowtown" cowpeas and thistle root purée — Brenda loved the lamb, Nicole said the peas were a little too crunchy Shuai — Roasted cabbage with rose hip-glazed pork belly, sour cabbage broth, lovage and thatching ant togarashi — Scott highlighted how much flavour was in the dish, Brenda loved how nicely the flavours played together, Gail said it was "excellent" and Tom Colicchio was "absolutely loving it" Massimo — Grilled trout with mustard sauce, smoked potato purée and bannock with wildflowers — Gail said the bannock felt very "intense," Nicole said it was a very "elegant" dish Shuai won the Elimination Challenge, securing his spot in the final in Milan and receiving $10,000. But Massimo, the one Canadian chef in the competition, didn't get the chance to leave the country, eliminated from the competition. And so the "Destination Canada" season of the show continues, without a Canadian chef.
Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
5 top shows to watch as APTN celebrates 25 years of Indigenous stories
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Canadian broadcaster is the first national public television station for Indigenous peoples, and holds the same status as CBC TV, Radio-Canada and TVA. The station is found on regular cable services, in high definition on APTN HD and streaming on APTN Lumi. In celebration of its quarter-century milestone, a new channel called APTN Languages is launching with programming in at least 15 Indigenous languages from across Canada. Programs range from the cross-cultural cooking show Moosemeat and Marmalade to the hit comedy DJ Burnt Bannock about a struggling Cree DJ. Monika Ille is the APTN CEO and a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak. A recipient of the King Charles III Coronation medal in recognition of her contributions to Indigenous storytelling in Canadian media, Ille oversees a broadcast operation that produces shows ranging from mystery-thrillers and cooking shows, to documentaries and sports, all delivered from an Indigenous viewpoint. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Even such venerable shows as Hockey Night in Canada get an Indigenous spin, broadcast in both Cree and Inuktitut. Ille says that when APTN applied to the CRTC 25 years ago, it was a dream to have a national Indigenous network. The broadcaster's impact on Indigenous identity, inside and out of communities, has been profound. 'It was something completely new at the time with only a handful of Indigenous producers and creators to work with,' said Ille. 'Now, we work with hundreds, making sure that our Indigenous stories and languages are more present than ever before with us in control of not only our image, but how we want to say it. I think that makes a very big difference in our relationship with non-Indigenous people.' She sees the launch of APTN Languages as one more development in ongoing reconciliation, noting that restoring native languages is key to reclaiming culture. 'In the 21 years that I have been at APTN, I always felt that we needed to do more to make Indigenous language be accessible to all people across the country who want to hear the beauty of these languages,' she said. 'Most of the shows are also subtitled in English and French, so they are accessible. More and more Indigenous peoples are reclaiming their languages, which is essential to their identity.' APTN is based in Winnipeg, but its programs are created all across the country. B.C.'s busy Hollywood North industry is no stranger to APTN productions, with many of the broadcaster's biggest hits coming out of the province. Staff at the network provided a list of the five most popular made-in-B.C. APTN programs. 1491 — Untold Stories of the America's Before Columbus : 'An older program, but still one of our most popular series,' said Ille. 'It tells the story of many people's histories pre-European contact.' (English and French) Moosemeat and Marmalade : 'This cooking show is an all-time fan favourite,' said Ille. 'You can learn so much about people through their food and the relationship between Art Napoleon and Dan Hayes has really built a bridge between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.' The show has drawn over 16 million international viewers. (English) Nations at War : This history program dives into the many wars Indigenous peoples have fought between one another and with settlers over the centuries. (English/French/ and Hul'Q'umi'num') Ocean Warriors : A docuseries about the Ahousaht's Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary team and its ongoing mission to carry out marine rescues, find missing divers, address environmental disasters and more. (English/French/ Nuučaan̓uɫ) Yukon Harvest/Dän K'eht'e : Filmed mostly in the Yukon, but also in Kamloops, Fort St. John and Stewart in B.C., this show focuses on Indigenous hunters across Canada and their culture. Nominated for a trio of Canadian Screen Awards in 2022. (English/Dän K'i) sderdeyn@
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Vatican hiding sacred treasures, countries demand return of indigenous artifacts
The Vatican's Anima Mundi Ethnological Museum , nestled in the heart of Vatican City , is home to thousands of Indigenous artifacts from every corner of the globe. Originally collected for a 1925 Vatican exhibition showcasing the reach of Catholic missions, these items now sit at the center of a growing international debate: Should these sacred and culturally vital objects be returned to their communities of origin? As calls for repatriation grow louder, here's a closer look at which countries are demanding the return of their heritage, what artifacts are involved, and where the Vatican stands. Canada: A call for healing and justice Canadian Indigenous leaders are among the most vocal, seeking the return of sacred items such as a rare Inuvialuit sealskin, Cree leather gloves, a two-century-old wampum belt, a Gwich'in baby belt, a beluga tooth necklace, sacred pipes, medicine bundles, ceremonial attire, and an Inuit kayak. These artifacts were taken during a period marked by forced assimilation and residential schools. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Car Novels Undo Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations emphasized, 'Every one of these artifacts is a sacred item, essential for the healing journey of numerous survivors of residential schools'. Floyd Favel, curator at the Chief Poundmaker Museum, added, 'They embody our history and culture. They strengthen our connection to the past, which is increasingly vital as our languages and cultures face significant threats'. Victoria Pruden, president of the Métis National Council, reflected on viewing the artifacts: 'You couldn't help but feel that tug in your heart that those items should be back home. And they should be somewhere where our children and our grandchildren and our communities could enjoy them and contemplate them'. Live Events Despite Pope Francis 's 2022 apology and pledge to return the artifacts, none have yet been repatriated. 'There's a lot of rhetoric around truth and reconciliation, a lot of sort of performativity around it, but there hasn't been any restitution to date,' said Indigenous advocate Bell. Ecuador: A rare success story Ecuador is among the few countries to have seen a successful return: the Vatican repatriated a shrunken head used in Jivaroan rituals back to Ecuador in 2021. This act is frequently cited as a hopeful precedent by other nations seeking the return of their own heritage. Australia: Seeking recognition and respect The Vatican's collection includes feathered headdresses, masks, and ceremonial objects from Aboriginal Australian communities. Aboriginal leaders argue these items remain stripped of context and meaning, and their calls for return persist. The Vatican claims these were gifts, but many Indigenous advocates and historians dispute whether genuine consent was possible under colonial power dynamics. The Vatican's position: gifts or appropriation? The Vatican maintains that most items were received as gifts, but Pope Francis has acknowledged the need for restitution. 'The Seventh Commandment comes to mind: If you steal something you have to give it back,' he said, signaling openness to returning artifacts on a case-by-case basis. On the broader issue, Pope Francis stated, 'The restitution of the Indigenous things is underway with Canada — at least we agreed to do it… In the case where you can return things, where it's necessary to make a gesture, better to do it. It's good for everyone, so you don't get used to putting your hands in someone else's pockets'. As the international spotlight grows, the Vatican faces mounting pressure to address these claims transparently and justly. For many Indigenous communities, the return of these artifacts is not just about reclaiming objects, but about restoring identity, dignity, and cultural continuity. As Victoria Pruden put it, 'What an important symbol of reconciliation returning them will be when we manage to accomplish that".
CBC
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
8 Canadian Screen Award-nominated shows you can watch on CBC Gem right now
The Canadian Screen Awards are almost here! The CSAs celebrate the best film, television and digital media talent in the country and there has never been a better time to celebrate Canadian creators. In total, CBC was honoured with 268 nominations (see the full list here). "This year's Canadian Screen Award nominations attest to the talent of our creators, journalists and production partners," says CBC president Marie-Philippe Bouchard. "Their work enlightens, entertains, and shows us who we are as Canadians. Congratulations to all the nominees!" The awards will be presented at industry events on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, culminating in the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards celebration streaming live in its entirety on CBC Gem on Sunday, June 1 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT. But why not start watching now? These fantastic programs are streaming free on CBC Gem. Here's a selection to get you started on an all-Canadian binge. Have a favourite to suggest? Leave your pick in the comments. Bones of Crows 12 Nominations including Best Drama Series, Best Direction, Best Writing and Best Lead Performer Must-watch viewing, Bones of Crows is an epic story of resilience told through the eyes of Cree matriarch Aline Spears. Based on actual events, Aline and her descendants fight against a reign of terror targeted at Indigenous peoples in Canada, including starvation, sexual abuse and poverty as they support one another and struggle toward a brighter future. The adult Aline Spears is played by Grace Dove who portrays the character from the ages of 16 to 70. When she saw the script, she knew she had to be part of it: "It's nothing like I ever read before." " Bones of Crows is a soul-changing film. It's simply exquisite storytelling," says Liz Whittemore in a review for Reel News Daily. Both the 5-part series and the feature film are now available on CBC Gem. Run the Burbs 12 Nominations including Best Lead Performer, Best Supporting Performer, Best Writing and Best Picture Editing Created by comedian, writer and actor Andrew Phung and long-time collaborator Scott Townend, Run the Burbs follows the Phams, a young Vietnamese family determined to live life to the fullest in the burbs. In the starring role, Phung plays dad Andrew who, along with his wife and two children is the "cool" family on their cul-de-sac, known for throwing the best neighbourhood block parties. Run the Burbs celebrates young queer identity, intergenerational relationships and community in a heartwarming way. The series has already won numerous awards and found an audience south of the border on CW and Hulu. All three seasons are a delightful and low-stress binge. Zarqa 2 Nominations including Best Direction (Web Series) and Best Lead Program (Web Series) Zarqa is a middle-aged Muslim divorcee looking to one-up her ex after finding out he's marrying a white yoga instructor half his age. Starring writer and producer Zarqa Mawaz (the creative force behind Little Mosque on the Prairie) she plays an imperfect character who blazes a trail of impulsivity. Zarqa's flaws only add to her appeal, making the series relatable and breaking new ground on how Muslim women are portrayed on the screen. "I think it's important for people to see us as 100 per cent human and have all these complexities of what it's like to feel these emotions," she told CBC News. Swan Song 5 Nominations including Best Direction, Best Writing (Documentary Series) After years of pandemic delays, The National Ballet of Canada's Swan Lake finally debuted in front of Toronto audiences. Swan Song is a behind-the-scenes look at the ballet company — filmmakers took their cameras into rehearsals to capture the moments of pain, drama and fierce work ethic involved in bringing the iconic ballet to the stage. This 4-part docuseries captures the challenges that ballet dancers face as they prepare to perform. Memorable moments include a dancer, who wore her smartwatch during rehearsal, discovering that she had just run five kilometres — on point! — in one short rehearsal. For an absorbing look at the sacrifices and the celebration of performing a world-class ballet, watch Swan Song now on CBC Gem. Allegiance 8 Nominations including Best Drama Series, Best Lead Performer, Best Direction Allegiance, a riveting police drama set in Surrey, B.C., stars Supinder Wraich as Sabrina Sohal, a rookie cop determined to make a difference in her community. Her life quickly becomes complicated when her father, a prominent politician, is arrested and accused of treason. She gets caught between her duty to her badge, her family and her allegiance to doing what is right. As a strong, independent Sikh Punjabi, she's experienced racism firsthand. "The interesting thing about where Sabrina sits is that she's seen a world a little bit from both sides, and she carries that perspective into the job," says Wraich in an interview with the CBC. Her stellar work as a rookie earned her a promotion to the Serious Crimes Unit, where she has six months to prove that she's got what it takes to be a detective. Still Standing 3 Nominations including Best Direction, Best Writing, Best Host (Factual) Here's Jonny! Fan-favourite actor and comedian Jonny Harris has visited 113 Canadian towns from coast to coast to coast over 10 seasons of the iconic CBC series Still Standing. Each episode is a quirky, irreverent and always-affectionate adventure into small-town Canada and a celebration of the people who proudly choose to call these towns home. Still Standing showcases Canada's vast beauty and highlights our country's most unique and diverse characters. Ride shotgun with Jonny on the ultimate cross-country road trip. Get Up, Aisha 3 Nominations including Best Web Program or Series, Best Direction (Web Program of Series) Get Up, Aisha follows a Pakistani Canadian teen (played by Sana Asad, The Boys) and her attempt to gain more control over her life after a suicide attempt and diagnosis of depression. One of the show's goals is to help people feel like they're not alone says co-creator Rabiya Mansoor. "We all have that pressure of putting on a happy face, always trying to do well, making sure nobody knows that you're suffering," said Mansoor in an interview. "To showcase a South Asian girl like that was something we wanted to explore because it hasn't been seen on screen before." Supported by her psychiatrist (Ann Pornel) and a loving mom (Zarqa Nawaz), overachiever Aisha develops a checklist approach to curing the incurable while embarking on a journey of self-discovery. The Great Canadian Baking Show 5 Nominations including Best Writing, Best Editing, Best Casting (Lifestyle or Reality/Competition) On your marks, get set, bake! Each season (there have been eight so far), The Great Canadian Baking Show brings 10 amateur bakers from across Canada to compete in a series of culinary challenges that celebrate their diverse backgrounds. Upbeat, wholesome and full of genuinely nice people, kindness permeates the tent. Bakers help each other, applaud successes and shed real tears after eliminations. Hosts Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis, known for their colourful outfits and high energy, watch over the friendliest reality competition ever. A balm for the soul in the era of doomscrolling, all eight seasons of The Great Canadian Baking Show are now streaming on CBC Gem.
